The Birthday Party: A Memoir of Survival

On January 21, 1998, the night before his 38th birthday, federal prosecutor Stanley Alpert was kidnapped by a car full of gun-toting thugs. Hoping to make a large withdrawal with his ATM card, they took him, blindfolded, to a Brooklyn apartment, and improvised. All night, his captors alternately held guns to his head, threatened his family, engaged him in discussions of "gangsta" philosophy, sought his legal advice, and even offered him sexual favors from their prostitute girlfriends as a "birthday present."

Clifford's Birthday Party

Everyone wants to give their friend Clifford a special birthday present. But the blow-up ball pops, the pinata gets smashed, the sweater is much too small, and the beauty parlor gift certificate just didn't seem right. Finally, Clifford gets the best present of all - his family there to celebrate with him.

Alvin is back to face his fears in this funny and touching third book in the Alvin Ho series. When an invitation to a birthday party arrives in the mail, Alvin's sure it's the one he's been waiting for. But, no - this one's pink and smells nice... and it's from a girl. His mother says he has to go, but Alvin has a few tricks up his sleeve that just might save him from the party. Lenore Look's hilarious chapter book about an Asian-American second grader is just right for beginning and reluctant readers.

Birthday Party: Daisy Hunter Story No. 2

It's Suzanne's 13th birthday, and Daisy is shocked and saddened to learn that she's never had a birthday party. So she sets out to give her one, complete with a cake, ice cream, soda, and balloons. But when Suzanne's mother shows up, the party's over. A poignant coming of age story where good will and alcoholism collide.

The Birthday Party: The Adventures of Tandy the Teddy, Book 2

The Adventures of Tandy the Teddy are stories told by a little brown bear that lives in a school classroom. Every Friday, Mrs. Macy, the teacher, picks one student to take Tandy home for the weekend. The stories are the adventures the children share with Tandy during their time together. This is the second in the series. The audiobook serves as a great companion to the printed book.

Timmy and the Baseball Birthday Party

Meet five-year-old Timmy Martin! He's the biggest baseball fan in the world. Imagine Timmy's excitement when he gets invited to his cousin's birthday party. Only it's not just any old birthday party...it's a baseball birthday party! Timmy and the Baseball Birthday Party is the first book in a series of stories featuring the world's most curious five-year-old!

The Birthday Party

Secrets, rivalry, glamour - it's time for the party of the year... Delilah has lived out her tempestuous marriage to hell-raiser Raf in the glare of the media spotlight. Now planning a milestone birthday, she has more on her mind than invitations. Raf has been offered a part in a movie he can't refuse. But will he succumb to the temptations he's struggled to resist for the last ten years? Delilah's three daughters are building careers of their own, only too aware that the press are waiting for them to slip up.

Who Coined 'Saturday Night Massacre'? A Birthday Party at a YMCA May Hold the Key.

Over more than four decades, historians and political scientists have parsed almost every aspect of the “Saturday Night Massacre” — from the events that led to the shakeup at the Justice Department on Oct. 20, 1973, to how the decisions made that day would ultimately accelerate the downfall of then-President Richard M. Nixon.

"Who Coined 'Saturday Night Massacre'? A Birthday Party at a YMCA May Hold the Key." is from the May 12, 2017 National section of The Washington Post. It was written by Amy B Wang and narrated by Jill Melancon.

My Super Sister and the Birthday Party

Emma and Saffie are going to stay with their grandparents for the summer to learn how to use their superpowers. Grandma has powers too, but Grandpa doesn't, and he definitely doesn't like the gnomes doing the gardening, or the washing up doing itself - he'd rather play with his model aeroplanes.

In Bed with Susie Bright 500: The Best of 'In Bed with Susie Bright': Our 500th Episode Birthday Party

Yeehah!!! Party time for In Bed with Susie Bright as we reach show number 500. This week, let's celebrate and "listen back" to some of the show's most memorable moments. Over the past 10 years, Susie has interviewed celebrities, authors, and you listeners as well. She has offered advice and encouragement to keep living a sexually healthy lifestyle. And today we look back over the years by listening to excerpts.

Gracie and Graham and the Rock Star Birthday Party

The twins sprinted to the refrigerator, where all the new announcements were hung. And then there it was: an invitation to the birthday party of the year!Young readers will love to party along with twin sister and brother, Gracie and Graham, in Gracie and Graham and the Rock Star Birthday Party.

The Erotic Birthday Gift: Part 2: The Naked Dinner Party

Eva's ingenious birthday gift idea for her boyfriend Joel continues. A book of free vouchers for a range of delicious sex acts, which she promises to perform whenever Joel wants to cash one. In part 2 of the story, Eva has to cook and serve dinner naked. And what a naughty dinner party it turns out to be!

Multi-time best-selling arts & crafts author and influencer, Kitty Moore, presents a very special book that contains a collection of many beautiful and unique paper craft design ideas and instructions on how to make them. With her massive fan base of millions worldwide, over the last five years Kitty has put together some of her fans' favorite paper craft designs in this one book.

Junie B. Jones and that Meanie Jim's Birthday, Book 6

That meanie Jim has invited everyone in Room Nine to his birthday party on Saturday - except Junie B.! Should she have her own birthday party six months early and not invite Jim? Or should she move to It's a Small World After All in Disneyland?

Party People

Two new Appalachian stories from the author of the award winning Listening for the Crack of Dawn; an ideal introduction to contemporary storytelling for adults. Both stories are based upon real people. In the first, a disastrous birthday enables a child to learn more than an adult possibly could. In the second, two unusual people live their conviction that people are more important than things.

Once Upon a Quinceanera

The quinceañera, the 15th birthday celebration for a Latina girl, is quickly becoming an American event. This legendary party is a sight to behold: lavish ball gowns, extravagant catered meals, DJs, limousines, and multi-tiered cakes. The must haves for a "quince" are becoming as numerous and costly as a prom or wedding. And yet, this elaborate ritual also hearkens back to traditions from native countries and communities, offering young Latinas a chance to connect with their heritage.

A Letter to Amy

Peter is having a birthday party. When he goes to mail the special letter he has written to Amy to invite her, something extraordinary happens that makes the little boy feel "all mixed up". Beautiful landscapes of the city fill the story with colors that reflect Peter's moods.